Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 257: NZNT: Chapter 257

Watching Yammy Llargo kneel, momentarily incapacitated, Aizen stepped over him and moved towards the interior of Las Noches. Yammy Llargo’s

Watching Yammy Llargo kneel, momentarily incapacitated, Aizen stepped over him and moved towards the interior of Las Noches.

Yammy Llargo’s subordinates, the Hollows guarding the palace gates, witnessing their Espada so easily defeated, recoiled in fear; none dared approach Aizen and Gin Ichimaru.

A flash of dark light, and a figure stood before Aizen and Gin Ichimaru—Ulquiorra Cifer, the 4th Espada.

Compared to the towering Yammy Llargo, Ulquiorra Cifer was considerably more slender.

However, the spiritual pressure emanating from him far surpassed Yammy Llargo’s by several levels.

The Las Noches guards, upon seeing Ulquiorra Cifer, showed relief. They knew that among the Espada, Ulquiorra Cifer was far stronger than Yammy Llargo.

Observing the newly appeared Arrancar, a glint flashed in Aizen’s eyes behind his glasses.

”A Vasto Lorde-class Arrancar, indeed. Possessing considerable power,” Aizen remarked with a smile.

Ulquiorra Cifer, his expression impassive, felt a surge of wariness as Aizen revealed his knowledge.

Based on Yammy Llargo’s encounter, the opponent’s spiritual pressure was at least on par with his own.

And that was only the power they had outwardly displayed.

”Your visit to Las Noches seems rather... informal,” Ulquiorra Cifer stated calmly.

Aizen chuckled. ”You’re one of the so-called ’Espada,’ are you? I wonder if you would be so kind as to lead me to the master of Las Noches?”

As Ulquiorra Cifer was about to refuse, a crow landed on his shoulder.

Seconds later, Ulquiorra Cifer addressed Aizen and Gin Ichimaru. ”His Majesty requests your presence. Please, follow me.”

This crow was Yusuke Uchiha’s Karasu clone. Upon discovering Aizen’s arrival in Hueco Mundo, Yusuke Uchiha had immediately returned to Las Noches and instructed his clone to bring them to the palace.

Glancing at the crow on Ulquiorra Cifer’s shoulder, Aizen sensed a remarkably dense spiritual pressure.

While still inferior to his own, it was already on a comparable level.

The Karasu clone inherited one-fifth of Yusuke Uchiha’s soul; after Yusuke Uchiha pushed his spiritual pressure to its limit in the Dangai, the clone experienced a corresponding increase in power.

Currently, an ordinary captain-level Shinigami would be no match for Yusuke Uchiha’s Karasu clone.

”So, the master of Las Noches is not someone to be trifled with,” Aizen thought, his expression darkening. He sensed his plan to conquer Hueco Mundo might be jeopardized.

When Ulquiorra Cifer led Aizen and Gin Ichimaru to the throne room of Las Noches, all the Espada except Yammy Llargo were assembled.

Kenpachi Zaraki, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and other Shinigami were absent; there was no need to reveal the strength of Las Noches’ cultivated Shinigami yet.

Seeing ten Arrancars, each possessing captain-level spiritual pressure, standing along the sides of the throne room, Gin Ichimaru was deeply shocked. He hadn’t expected such a powerful force to be hidden in Hueco Mundo, a realm that had been consistently suppressed by Soul Society for centuries.

As he sensed the Arrancars’ spiritual pressure, Gin Ichimaru assessed his chances.

”The four Arrancars at the front exude a significantly stronger aura than the others; they must be Vasto Lorde-class Arrancars. I could probably handle only one of them at most. This is going to be difficult,” Gin Ichimaru thought.

Despite being only the 3rd Seat of the 5th Division, Gin Ichimaru’s hidden strength far surpassed most Gotei 13 captains.

Even Aizen didn’t fully understand his capabilities.

A prodigy among the Gotei 13, Gin Ichimaru’s talent arguably surpassed Byakuya Kuchiki’s, particularly his strategic prowess, allowing him to consistently perform at 120% of his capacity.

Yusuke Uchiha had considered approaching Gin Ichimaru to monitor Aizen, but he wasn’t confident in controlling the cunning Gin Ichimaru and ultimately abandoned the idea.

Seated high on the throne, Yusuke Uchiha observed Aizen in the center of the throne room with a calm gaze. He wore a Hollow mask to conceal his true identity.

”I wonder what brings you two to Las Noches?” Yusuke Uchiha spoke first.

While Yusuke Uchiha observed Aizen, Aizen also studied the master of Las Noches.

Despite the mask, Aizen easily detected the Shinigami spiritual pressure emanating from the figure on the throne.

Beyond Yusuke Uchiha’s powerful spiritual pressure, Aizen was most concerned by the eyes visible beneath the mask; their unusual pupils filled him with apprehension.

The Rinnegan-like pattern in the left eye was especially striking.

”This person must be responsible for altering the appearance of Hueco Mundo’s moon. I need to determine the extent of his abilities. A confrontation seems necessary,” Aizen thought.

With his signature smile, Aizen spoke slowly. ”To think the ruler of Hueco Mundo is a Shinigami. We are guests; wouldn’t it be more courteous to remove your mask, Your Majesty?”

Yusuke Uchiha chuckled. ”I don’t recall inviting you. You both seem to be from Soul Society; did you sneak out of the Gotei 13?”

Aizen’s expression faltered.

His original intention was to conquer Hueco Mundo; he hadn’t considered concealing his identity, nor had he anticipated another Shinigami’s prior occupation of Hueco Mundo.

This was entirely unexpected, leaving him unprepared.

Being mentioned in relation to the Gotei 13 put him at a severe disadvantage.

Revealing his connection to the Gotei 13 would significantly jeopardize his plans.

A murderous glint flashed in his eyes; Aizen abandoned verbal sparring with Yusuke Uchiha.

The enemy’s identity was unknown; he was at an informational disadvantage.

The worst-case scenario was that the opponent was also from the Seireitei; his cover would be completely blown.

Stepping closer to Yusuke Uchiha, Aizen’s aura intensified, the killing intent palpable to everyone present.

Gin Ichimaru, behind Aizen, shook his head helplessly. ”Oh dear, this is going to be troublesome.”

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